Windows 10: Desktop text size has suddenly jumped up in size. There seems to be no way of changing...

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  1. Desktop text size has suddenly jumped up in size. There seems to be no way of changing...


    I have now spoken with two support team members from Microsoft and am waiting for a third online chat but the problem has not been solved.Is there anyone else there with the same problem?

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    Lal Ajwani, Mar 17, 2025
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  2. Ryan Pag Win User

    Size of TEXT on the Desktops. NOT size of icons) but size of TEXT TEXT TEXT

    Hi,

    Please follow below steps to change the size of text:

    • In the search bar, look for Display settings, then click it.
    • A pop up will appear showing the Display settings.
    • Click on the scale to change the size of text, apps and other items.
    Keep us informed to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Ryan Pag, Mar 17, 2025
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  3. Sher Amo Win User
    Icon & text size

    To resolve your concern, we’d recommend that you follow the steps provided on how to change the font size. Here’s how to do it:

    • Right-click on desktop and select Display settings.
    • Scroll down and click Advanced display settings.
    • Scroll down and click Advanced sizing of text and other items.
    • Under Change only the text size. Select the item you want to change in the drop-down list and choose the text size.
    • Click on Apply.
    Let us know if the solution above works for you.
     
    Sher Amo, Mar 17, 2025
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  4. Desktop text size has suddenly jumped up in size. There seems to be no way of changing...

    Issues with Text Size adjustments in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Sorry for the delay in response.

    Please follow the steps below to change the size of the texts and text size of the desktop icons and see if it helps:


    • Type Make Text and other items larger or smaller in the Search Bar.

    • Select Make Text and other items larger or smaller.

    • Under Change size of items select Set a Custom scaling level
      option and try to change the size of the text.

    • You can also change the size of text for specific item in
      change text size only option.

    • After selecting the Size press Apply
      which will ask you to log off and log in again for the changes to take effect.

    Hope this helps.

    Please get back to us with the updated status and we will be glad to help you further.
     
    Deepak_Krishnan R, Mar 17, 2025
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